Thomas Clemens
October 14, 1954 - November 27, 2018
Obituary
Clemens, Thomas B. "Tom" Saginaw, Michigan Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, surrounded by his family. He was 64 years old. Thomas B. Clemens was born on October 14, 1954 in Saginaw to the late Thomas T. and Donna Elizabeth (Pratt) Clemens. Tom graduated from St. Stephen High School in 1972. He enjoyed playing baseball, softball, football and basketball, being a very active athlete in his younger years. Tom worked for Martin Chevrolet for over 20 years, and then Kremin Inc. for the last 15. He remained active as a handball player, winning the Saginaw YMCA Handball Championship 16 times, the most in Saginaw history, and was a lifetime member of the YMCA. Tom is survived by his siblings: Diann (Mark) Tyrrell, Dorris Dycewicz, Edward Clemens, Patricia (John) Krogman and Martin Clemens; nieces and nephews: Jenni (Joel) Sickert, Jeff (Holly) Tyrrell, Lisa (BJ) Bonkowski, Kari (Andy) Sullivan, Elizabeth (Dan) Propp, Mary (August Voisine) Vasquez and Jaime (Tom) McKenna; great nieces and great nephews: Clint, Kevin and Daniel Sickert, Luke and Jack Tyrrell, Taylor, Syris and Rowan Bonkowski, Michael, Liam, Leila and Mia Sullivan, Isabelle, Hailey and Lili Propp, Benjammin Vasquez; dear friends, Diane and Bill Reese. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Mick Dycewicz; a dear great aunt, "Auntie" Naomi Isabella Peterson. MEMORIAL SERVICE: According to Tom's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Pastoral Associate, Sharon Wahl will officiate. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to Saginaw Family YMCA. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Peter D.
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God bless Tom and remember the good old days. When you sit down with Tim and I know you will , say hi for me and have a cold one on Peter D.
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Tom Mudd
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Thanks for all the handball memories, Tom. So many tournaments in so many cities--competing, discussing strategy, and then those welcome beers at the end-of-tourney parties. You and Marty were a great team. And I'll not forget that, when we competed in singles, you had the better hand.
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Plants-A-Plenty was purchased for the family of Thomas "Tom" B. Clemens.